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90% of Insurers Have GenAI Budgets; 10% Can Fully Comply With AI Regs

Insurance Journal

Data and technology leaders at insurance organizations are gung ho about using GenAI to increase customers satisfaction, reduce operating costs and improve risk management, but few are fully ready to comply with regulations or to monitor AI results.

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Diana Shipping fixes $80m refinancing with Danish lender

Splash: Finance and Insurance

Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has struck a refinancing deal with Danish Ship Finance. The Danish lender has provided $80.2m to the New York-listed company to refinance the existing loan the duo previously agreed to and originally maturing in April 2028 while secured by nine vessels.

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FBI Arrests Man Over SEC Hack, Alleging Bitcoin Manipulation

Insurance Journal

A 25-year-old Alabama man was arrested on Thursday for hacking the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s X account this year as part of an alleged conspiracy to manipulate bitcoin prices, U.S. prosecutors said.

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Fire on products tanker in Singaporean Strait

Insurance Marine News

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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Claims from Hurricane Milton Continue to Rise in Florida

Insurance Journal

Almost two weeks after Hurricane Milton made landfall near Sarasota, Florida, as a Category 3 storm, claims and loss totals continue to rise. As of Oct.

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Appeals Court Says Experts Must Show Causal Relationship in BP Oil Workers’ Suits

Insurance Journal

A federal appeals court has underscored the high bar that expert witnesses must meet before a court can connect the dots between exposure and illness, a ruling that could have an impact on insurance claims and toxic tort litigation.

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Juneau voters reject cruise ship ban

Insurance Marine News

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Former Iowa Insurance Producer Sentenced for Wire Fraud and Money Laundering

Insurance Journal

William Berg, an insurance producer and former financial advisor from Waukee, Iowa, was sentenced to nine years in prison on Friday after pleading guilty in federal court to wire fraud and money laundering charges.

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Vessel sinks after Dakar allision

Insurance Marine News

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Take the Hassle Out of Claims Management

Insurance professionals use Trellis to streamline claims management by analyzing legal trends, predicting outcomes, and strategizing effectively to serve clients better. Adjusters can evaluate claim validity, estimate settlement amounts, and identify potential litigation risks. Trellis' extensive State Trial Court Data can be leveraged to identify opposing/outside counsel and top mediators for insurance matters, evaluate the risk of new claims by viewing similar claim litigation history, and mor

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Murdoch Firms Dow Jones and New York Post Sue Perplexity AI

Insurance Journal

Media baron Rupert Murdoch’s Dow Jones and New York Post filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI on Monday, claiming the AI startup engages in a “massive amount of illegal copying” of their copyrighted work.

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Maersk commences Ukraine weekly feeder service

Insurance Marine News

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California Department of Workers’ Comp Announces Temporary Total Disability Rates for 2025

Insurance Journal

California’s 2025 minimum and maximum temporary total disability rates will increase on Jan. 1, 2025, the Division of Workers’ Compensation announced. The minimum TTD rate will increase from $242.86 to $252.03, and the maximum TTD rate will increase from $1,619.

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Lessons For Expert Damage Estimators From Kermith Sonnier’s Back-To-Life Legal Highlight

Property Insurance Coverage Law

I thought my last blog mentioning my friend Kermith Sonnier would be Public Adjuster Kermith Sonnier Passes. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals changed that with an extensive discussion of Kermith’s expert damages testimony and opinions in the case analyzed in yesterday’s post, Church Mutual Prevails in Latest Hurricane Laura Bad Faith Case: Key Differences … The post Lessons For Expert Damage Estimators From Kermith Sonnier’s Back-To-Life Legal Highlight appeared first on Property Insuran

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China’s Ping An Insurance Posts 36.1% Rise in 9-Month Profit

Insurance Journal

Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China Ltd. reported on Monday a 36.1% rise in net profit in the first nine months of the year, driven by growing investment returns and new policies sold as the economy recovers.

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Cigar Smokers Never Pay Smoker Life Insurance Rates!

RiskQuoter

Cigar smokers – you can get non-smoker life insurance rates! We'll show you which companies offer the best deals based on how often you smoke. Our expertise and competitive rates will save you money. The post Cigar Smokers Never Pay Smoker Life Insurance Rates! appeared first on RiskQuoter.com.

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SEC to Increase Scrutiny of AI Tools Used by Financial Brokers, Advisers

Insurance Journal

The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s examiners will step up scrutiny of financial firms’ use of artificial intelligence next year, the latest sign of regulators’ growing concerns about the emerging technologies.

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How To Prevent House Fires

Bankers Insurance

How To Prevent House Fires Since 1922, the National Fire Protection Association has sponsored the public observance of Fire Prevention Week. This year, Bankers Insurance is focusing on the most frequent causes of fire-related losses and sharing tips compiled by Travelers Insurance to help safeguard you and minimize fire losses. Faulty wiring and outlets rank among the leading contributors to house fires.

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Vale-BHP Mine Disaster Deal Moves Closer to Settlement in Brazil

Insurance Journal

Miners Vale SA and BHP Group are a step closer to finalizing a deal with Brazilian authorities to provide a multibillion-dollar settlement for one of the country’s worst mining disasters.

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Worried About Lead in Your Workplace?

CDC: Workers Compensation

Our goal in public health is to keep people safe from the hazards around them including in the workplace. If you are worried about lead or other possible hazards in your worksite, there is something you can do about it. There’s a program for that The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s Health Hazard Evaluation Program was created to alleviate and address these kinds of concerns.

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Texas Reaches $3.5M Settlement With Marriott Over Customer Data Breach

Insurance Journal

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the state has secured a settlement with Marriott International, Inc., that resolves an investigation into a breach of one of the company’s reservation databases.

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Marine round-up : 22nd October 2024

Insurance Marine News

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Train Derails in South Louisiana, Causing Chemical Leak

Insurance Journal

DONALDSONVILLE, La. (AP) — Seventeen cars of a train derailed in south Louisiana on Friday, and several leaked a chemical used to sanitize swimming pools, but authorities said it was not a threat to the public.

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Crew member seriously hurt by mooring line

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State Residual Markets See Policy Count Double in 5 Years: AM Best

Insurance Journal

State-sponsored residual property markets have seen in influx of risks come in since 2018, with some states growing by more than 200%.

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Consol Energy sues owner and manager of the Dali

Insurance Marine News

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Centerbridge-Backed Lab Under Pressure After Chemical Fire

Insurance Journal

Weeks after a chemical warehouse fire in Rockdale County, Georgia, released plumes of toxic smoke, nearby residents can now leave their homes at night after officials lifted a shelter in place order.

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Most Lebanon ports still operating

Insurance Marine News

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Markets/Coverages MGA Pen Underwriting Relaunches Large Corporate Cyber Offering

Insurance Journal

Pen Underwriting has relaunched its cyber proposition for large corporate clients with a comprehensive rebuild that sees it re-enter primary cover for this end of the market, double its excess of loss (XOL) limit and introduce a significantly broader risk …

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“The Russians are compromising security on Northern Sea Route”

Insurance Marine News

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Starr Insurance Receives License to Sell Commercial Insurance Across South Korea

Insurance Journal

Starr Insurance reported that South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has granted Starr International Insurance (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., Korea branch, a license to operate in Seoul and begin selling commercial property/casualty insurance throughout Korea.

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Buying Your First Home? Know Your Insurance

Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

By Lewis Nibbelin, Contributing Writer, Triple-I First-time buyers comprised only 32 percent of the housing market in 2023, according to an annual profile by the National Association of Realtors. Though higher compared to 2022, this number is a stark drop from the 38 percent annual average since 1981. The ongoing risk crisis and housing shortage, paired with rising mortgage rates, compound the issues prospective property owners typically face when purchasing real estate.

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South Africa Mulls Rules for Catastrophe Bonds, Climate Cover

Insurance Journal

South Africa’s National Treasury is exploring regulations to encourage the use of financial instruments to tackle climate change, including catastrophe bonds and parametric insurance.

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